Per-Diem RN — Skilled Nursing (Subacute)

St. Rose Hospital; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct care in the Skilled-subacute unit. You will communicate with physicians and leadership about patient condition, respond to changes, and support care plans and documentation.

Role requires CA RN license, BCLS, and 6 months of acute or long-term care experience. Per-diem, all shifts, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
• BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous six months experience in Acute Care hospital experience or Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Consistently uses two patient identifiers when drawing lab, administering medications, and performing procedures.
• Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation, (using read back on all telephone orders.)
• Consistently follows medication reconciliation policy.
• Ensures Crash Cart, defibrillation function has been checked per the protocol and after each code, appropriate items are immediately replaced and indicated by signature on crash cart checklist.
• Is in compliance with the Infection Manual (OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, CDC Guidelines), and demonstrates appropriate use of PPE.
• Able to give a thorough, detailed efficient change of shift report to ensure consistency in the plan of care.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures in the unit. Uses time out on all patients for any bedside procedures.
• Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness of safety issues.
• Consistent with pain assessment and reassessment with the time frame after giving pain medications and upon discharge or transfer of patients.
• Completes documentation of medications given to the patient on the MAR and narcotic sheet / Pyxis.
• Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the Adult Protective Services.
• Initiates discharge and patient/family education planning with proper documentation on the patient record in Medi-Tech.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel, and supplies.
• Formulates, maintains and updates a goal-directed plan of care on patients which is prioritized and based on patient outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

BCLS certification

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Job description

St. Rose Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct care in the Skilled-subacute unit. You will communicate with physicians and leadership about patient condition, respond to changes, and support care plans and documentation.

Role requires CA RN license, BCLS, and 6 months of acute or long-term care experience. Per-diem, all shifts, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and patient education.